Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Kennebunk Beach over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—it’s gonna be a long, quiet stretch.

We’re looking at a real flat spell kicking things off. The water temp is sittin’ at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the paddle out won’t be a shock to the system. But for the first week and a half, there’s just nothin’ doin’. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking double digits, and the swell heights are tiny—mostly under 2 ft. You’ll see a few days with a bit of a bump, like the afternoon of the 13th with a 5 ft swell from the S, but that’s comin’ with a short period of 5 seconds and onshore wind, so it’s gonna be a messy, crumbly mess. Not worth gettin’ wet for.

There’s a real gap here. From now until the 20th of September, it’s mostly just knee-high dribble and choppy conditions. The wind’s all over the place—cross-on, cross-off, onshore—and nothin’ aligns to give us a clean wave.

Now, if you’re patient, there’s a tiny glimmer. On Sunday the 20th, we get a bit of a pulse. The afternoon shows a 4 ft swell from the NE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 172 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW. That’s the best lookin’ window in the whole run. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only time the conditions line up for a surfable wave. The break is sheltered from the NE, so that swell direction works in its favor.

Then, on Tuesday the 22nd, we get a little more size. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the ESE, period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is 218 (moderate). The wind is glassy—zero from the ESE. That’s clean. But by the afternoon, the swell jumps to 7 ft from the NE, with a 6-second period and energy at 731 (strong). That’s gettin’ into the expert-only zone, and the wind is a light cross-shore. It’ll be a bit unruly, but if you’re a seasoned local, that afternoon could offer some punchy, heavy closeouts.

The rest of the run after that? Fades back into the small stuff. Honestly, this is a lean period for Kennebunk Beach. The break is fairly consistent, but the conditions just aren’t there. If you’re itchin’ for a paddle, the 20th afternoon or the 22nd morning are your best bets. Keep an eye on the wind, because when it’s glassy, even a small wave is worth a session.

Rusty.

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